fraudster

noun

fraud·​ster ˈfrȯd-stər 

chiefly British

: a person who engages in fraud : cheat

Synonyms of fraudster

• cheat
• dodger
• shark
• swindler

Examples of fraudster in a Sentence

an ingenious phishing operation that got him named the year's most inventive online fraudster

Recent Examples on the Web

Dozens of Americans have opened bank accounts to act as money mules for fraudsters, the DOJ said. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Connections that unlock growth can also create shared vulnerabilities that hackers, fraudsters, and scammers are quick to exploit. — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

The fraudsters used deepfakes to pose as the company’s chief financial officer on a video call. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Tales of charming fraudsters, cheaters and con artists are historically fascinating to the American audience. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above